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Boy whose death led to charges against parents and grandmother suffered ongoing abuse, autopsy shows

A 10-year-old boy whose death led to murder charges against his parents and a grandmother was malnourished, bruised and showed evidence consistent with ongoing abuse, an autopsy concluded.

Supreme Court restores Trump to ballot, rejecting state attempts to ban him over Capitol attack

WASHINGTON (AP) The Supreme Court on Monday unanimously restored Donald Trump to 2024 presidential primary ballots, rejecting state attempts to hold the Republican former president accountable for the Capitol riot.

Emotional witness implores politicians to drop partisanship in wake of Lewiston mass shooting

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) An emotional mother described freezing when she heard gunfire and then becoming separated from her daughter — not knowing whether she was dead or alive — during the deadliest shooting in Maine history.

2 young children found safe in New Hampshire after police search for father following mother’s death

MEREDITH, N.H. (AP) Two young children who were the subject of an extensive search by New Hampshire police were found safe at a restaurant parking lot Friday and the father was in police custody, authorities said.

Maine lobster catch dips to lowest level since 2009 as fishers grapple with climate change, whale rules

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) America’s lobster fishing business dipped in catch while grappling with challenges including a changing ocean environment and new rules designed to protect rare whales.

Alliance to help Maine defense contractors that are struggling to fill jobs

SANFORD, Maine (AP) While Americans lament the loss of good-paying manufacturing jobs, defense contractors are struggling to fill skilled positions that still exist in Maine and are key to the nation’s defense.

Livermore Falls man accused of tying up, beating victim during home invasion

FARMINGTON, Maine (WGAN) A Livermore Falls man is facing kidnapping and robbery charges for his alleged role in a home invasion in Farmington earlier this month.

Teens charged after trying to break into Jay home, police say

JAY, Maine (WGAN) Two teenagers are accused of trying to break into a home in Jay.

Deaths of 2 people in Milford ruled suicides

Maine State Police say the deaths of two people at a home in Milford were both suicides.

Maine’s deadliest shooting spurs additional gun control proposals

Democrats in the Maine Legislature unveiled sweeping gun violence measures on Wednesday including a 72-hour waiting period for most gun purchases, adding to firearm bills and mental health spending already proposed by the governor after the deadliest shooting in the state history.

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